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mail — stop the waste in the new year.

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Are You Ready for Winter?
There are a lot of things you can do now to be prepared.

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Support Green Businesses in Your Neighborhood
Visit our map featuring Seattle’s green, greener, and greenest businesses.

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See what SPU is doing in Broadview
These three new projects will improve the sewer and drainage systems and water quality.

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Volunteer to Keep Drains Clear
Falling leaves mean clogged storm drains and flooded streets. Clean your drain with our help.

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Get Help Paying Your Bill
Learn about a community sign up event near you.

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Fix Leaks Videos Help You Save
Use these videos to find and fix household leaks. It can save you up to $175 a year.

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Rebate on Water Saving Toilets
Get a $30 rebate when you purchase a new WaterSense-labeled high-efficiency toilet (HET).

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Web Cams at Transfer Stations
View wait lines before you go.
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Cedar River Watershed Programs and Tours

Discover the source of your tap water and learn about the animals and plants that live in the 92,000-acre Watershed.

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Restore Our Waters

Get involved and be part of the community working to restore and protect Seattle’s creeks, lakes and Puget Sound.

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Combined Sewer Overflow Reduction

Seattle is working to stop urban runoff from polluting our waterways. Find out how you can help control combined sewer overflows.

West Seattle Reservoir Construction

New West Seattle Reservoir

The reservoir is one of four in Seattle Public Utilities’ current Reservoir Covering Program. A park is being planned on the newly added 20 acres of open space.